SWIFT/BIC code PPABPLP1CZ1

PPABPLP1CZ1 belongs to Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. in Czestochowa, Poland.

PPABPLP1CZ1

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePPABPLP1CZ1
8-character codePPABPLP1
Branch codeCZ1
BankBank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A.
BranchChestochowa Branch
CityCzestochowa
CountryPoland

How the Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

PPAB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
PL Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
P1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
CZ1 Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which bank is behind BIC PPABPLP1CZ1?

PPABPLP1CZ1 identifies Chestochowa Branch, a unit of Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. in Czestochowa, Poland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. take in Poland?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need PPABPLP1CZ1 to send euros to Poland?

Poland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need PPABPLP1CZ1.

Has Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 32 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. in Poland. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A..

What is the best way to send money to Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A.?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Polish Zloty with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use PPABPLP1 instead of PPABPLP1CZ1?

PPABPLP1 is the main office of Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A., while PPABPLP1CZ1 is Chestochowa Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PPABPLP1CZ1.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.